Burney Falls

Shasta County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: 115 ft (35 m)
Location: Shasta County, California
The walk: Overlook visit; walking distance not specified
Ground & access: Accessible facilities at Falls Overlook; current source does not establish an accessible descent to the waterfall base.

Burney Falls, CA.
Photo credit
Photo: Dvortygirl, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Use the Falls Overlook area for the waterfall view. Current notices close the Burney Creek Trail north of Rainbow Bridge to the Rim Trail junction, plus the PSEA Trail.

Plan your visit

Falls Overlook viewing area

The 0.71-mile Headwaters Trail heads upstream and is not a distance to the waterfall. The longer Burney Creek approach has a closure.

Accessible facilities at Falls Overlook; current source does not establish an accessible descent to the waterfall base.

Where to start

Use in-park Falls Overlook parking. Accessible spaces and restrooms are documented. Highway 89 roadside parking is prohibited within a mile of the park.

Timing & water

Check current trail closures before arrival. Dogs are not allowed on the waterfall trails.

Before you go

Day use is $10 per vehicle, 8 a.m. to sunset. The 2026 Friday–Sunday/holiday reservation pilot ran May 15–September 27; check future-year rules separately.

Visitor information

Visit sources

More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Shasta County, California.

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